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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
No Reduction of Salaries This Year.'-
Important Notice to Teachers and
Pupils.

Pupils. :. 100,
The County Board of Examiners Of Abbe-
willie county having called meeting OF the
Boards OF School Trustees OF the county lhst
Salesday al Abbeville Court House, ior the
purpose of considering the inteiess OF tne ,ne
plans that would best promote the same, anu
having failed in quorum, requisite 70 lIans-
act tile business desired. concluded ana re.
solved to adopt the rules and regulations OF
the last general meeting OF the Boards above
mentioned, namely:
Ist. That the first grade teachers receive
5000 per month:
Third grade 5000 per month. ,,s
end That the public schools shall De IN ses.
sion each school day at least seven and nail
hours, including recesses.
8rd. That the minimum average nuWpeI oi
pupils per month that shall entitle q teacher
10 full pay In county schools VIII De niteen cen
Q5), in the incorporated towns and villages
In the event where the average number Of
pupils of lawful age falls below the MINIMUM ,a
the trustees will pay per capita snare Oh the
% The duties les. of the School Trustees being so
clearly and fully set forth in the School Law
Ia copy of which will be furnished every trus-
tee on demand at the School commissioner
office) 1t Is unnecessary to make any susges,
tions as to the management and rules OF the
public schools, more than refer them 10 the
following Sections Of the School Law. VIZ
Sections 1910, lOl1. 1912, 1919 and Section page
o, Gan Act TO limit the ages OF persons atteno,
Ing the free public schools), and TO urge and
enjoin upon them the Importance OF the hitn,
full execution Of this portion OF The Scnooi
LAW. ,.,
Having again entered upon new school
year and the arduous duties involved IN tne
office OF School Commissioner Respectfully
ask the assistance OF all the school ohcers OF
the county in prosecuting the great Work OF
educating the masses, and urge upon thein
and the patrons Of the public schools the ne
cessity OF supplement!ng the schooi iunu so 80
as TO extend the length OF the school terh W
eight or ten months II possible.
Very respectfully,
E. COWAN,
If Chairman Board Examiners.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
Cotton Seed for Cows.

We find the following paragraph in the
Tinnsboro News and Herald:
"The Union Times says: Beware OF FEEDING
COWS with uncooked cotton seed We learn
that the Rev. c. T. Scaife lost three cows, and
T. NJ. Gosset lost his only COW last week, all
nom feeding them upon nncooked COTTON
seed. There Is no danger if the seed are COOK
ed"
Now we propose to testify on the question
OF feeding raw cotton seed to cows. We
claim to have had some experience in that
particular form Of practical economy. II
handful or two Of meal or wheat bran is mix
ed with raw cotton seed, the cows Will learn
to like the feed, and will thrive on 1t, and In
crease in milk.giving. II care is taken not to
oSerfeed at the beginning with this feed no
better food can be found for COW. The idea
that boiled food Is good for n cow, has been,
we believe, long since an exploded idea and
an abandoned practice. 1t is next to all i'm.
possibility TO fatten a COW on boiled food
Give the raw cotton seed mixed with proper
quantity OF meal or bran, and all will be well
with the animal. No doubt about that Don't
try the plan of keeping COW on slops and
half cooked food. Neither Is II we'll to give O
half.starved cow a whole bushel of cotton
seed at the first feeding.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

IT seems to us that the advocates Of H.
censing the sale Of whiskey In towns and cit
les have put themselves to much unnecessary
trouble to cast odium on the acts and the
character OF the prohibitionists, and we would
warn our people. to take such filings as come
from the daily newspapers with some degree
of allowance. AS q rule we believe that nine
out of every ten Of the city newspapers favor
the sale OF whiskey in their respective Cities
No right thinking reader will be ready to be-
lieve that the prohibitionists have disgraced
themselves IN making an effort to stop drunk
enness and the resultant sins. An impartial
Judge, We think, would in general way
accord as good motives and as good principles
to the prohibitionists as is accorded to the
LIQUOR license advocates.
Recently some of the throwers Of mud at
the temperance people have assailed the Ia
dies of Atlanta, and Governor ColQutt. The
act carries with 1t its own answer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

Our stock of black dress goods still com.
plete. If you want black dress cheap me-
don & Co. 1919
Pears Toilet Soap" is the incest for ladies
use, try q cake at Smith & Sons. 1Gl9
Fresh arrivals of millinery every week at
II. NJ. Haddon Co. lU-l9
/ case of dress goods with trimmings to
Co. 1919
Grape I.isse. I carry the largest stock Of
Grape lisse In the up-country, in white and
colored. VIM. E. Bell.
500 pieces Of satin and gro grain ribbon In
Bell. ' '' '
Fancy Feathers: have very large stock
of feathers in birds and wings, plumes and
tips. all the new shades. w. 4. Bell.
Fancy plushes in all the goods and shades.
w. f. Bell.
Thomson's Gloye-fitting. Also the Best Yet
corset which Is the best goods on the market
for the prioe. VIM. F. Bell.
80 dozen misses coIored hose in ribbed and
plain goods, from SC. 10 3Oc. VIM. f. Bell.
II you wish to economize, buy my ribbed
misses hose In all sizes. VIM. f. Bell.
Ladies' white and colored handkerchiefs,
from Sc. to Soc. VIM. f. Fell.
Ladies' and misses gloves, in cashmere,
Berlin lined, and kid gloves. VIM. E. Bell.
Shoes! The best and most comfortable
shoes at moderate price. X. NJ. Haddon q
Co. 9-2l
so dozen all linen Doyles, at 40, so, 90, and
IS cents per dozen. II. NJ. Haddon & Co. 9-2l
A very large and varied stock Of dress goods
from 10 10 Is cent. at r. NJ. Haddon i Co lO-l9
lot boys boots below cost. P. Rosenberg &
Co. 11-l6
lot boys shoes reduced from sl2o to 8l.75.
P. Rosenberg & Co. ll-l2
Yacht hats for ladies' and misses, something
new in straw and felt. VIM. Z. Bell.
Ifyou wish stylish dress or hat, you can
find II by calling on VIM. f. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
SCENES AROUND LowNDEsvILE.
Cold Weather and VisitOrs-ReligfOus
ReyfyaI-COIlection for the Preach.
Grand Other Matters.
Jo1ySnEsv1ILE Nov 81.

LowNDEsvILLE, Nov, 81, 1887.
Yesterday morning and this were the cold
est of the season. There was considerable Ice,
and the ground was somewhat irosen; o,u,
Though during the past two weeks, our town
has been visited by persons from dlnerent
sections Of the County, If they had any news,
they were too much interested In other mat
ters. to relate 1t, so that our stock Is some,
uccordingly, hoping for better luck next time.
Mr. H. J.. Power, has quit the farm, anu
entered into business at Anderson with Mr.
j. D. brennan.
Miss Kate Lomax left yesterday BY Rail
Road, for several weeks sojourn in Augusta
Miss johnnie speer paid Anderson c. II. a
visit on last Tuesday.
Mrs. B. Berry Allen is now in Anderson
County where she will remain for several
days. ,oo,, ,,,,,a ,s
now on visit to the house OF the undersign-
Rev. w. S. Martin, wife and child, went to
Anderson. Z. H.. for day, last Tuesday.
at Anderson, c. H, came down Saturday and
remained over till to-day, attending the meet
ing.
10 fill the Methodist pulpit In that place on
MIR. We. Bell one of Abbeviles most pros
porous merchants, attended services at the
Methodist church on yesterday; r,.
and other points in reach, came to hear the
Rev. T. II. Leitch, on yesterday.
Among the many visitors TO our town,
Yesterday, we were glad to see Miss Ella Bell
and Miss Williamson Of Abbevil1 c. H.
Some of our noble young ladies went round
and collected money for Brother Leitch. one
OF them approached a young man asked for
help. 4 bystander overheard what was said
and saw what took place. After searching, a
while he found n lonely nickle, which he
handed the fair one, who after looking at II
a moment or two, and remembering the good
cause in which II was offered, and as She could
moi change 1t, decided to take 1t all.
Those who did not, in the past two weeks
have their thoughts and feelings, softened and
raised Heavenward by Brother Leitch's
preaching, and Brother Marshall's singing
must be callous indeed.
Brother I.eitch closed his meeting last night.
He has from the first, had large and attentive
lcongrcgutionS-haS been "cusSed some, and
discussed" q great deal-has labored falthfully,
and has gained n host Of friends. has DESTROYED
all the prejudice existing against him. He
''came to win. and did win. glorlously wln:
Through his inStrumentallty forty nine (ig)
were added to the different churches. All
denominations heartily united In the services
and great and we believe lasting good has
been accomplished, and now oil are ready to
bid him God speed. IROufE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
The Columbia Register.

The present management Of the Columbia
Register has been spoken of in our hearing in
the most complimentary manner. Speaking
for the Press and Banner, we regard it as a
most excellent newspaper. 1t is wideawake,
honest, outspoken, and fearless in the advo-
cacy OF any cause which 1t deems right. An
other matter: the Register furnishes proof
positive that an editor may be perfectly inde-
pendent In the utterance Of his views, and at
the same time be entirely respectful and
courteous to those whose views he combats
We are glad to see this in the Register, and we
hope its civllity may to some extent be cop
led by those editors who seemingly believe
that personal villification Of brother editor
Is either argument or independence.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
Wednesday, Nov. %, 1887.
The Subject Being "Dignity."

The article In last weeks Press and Bdnaef
in reference to the Register and the "dsrity
OF the Office Of Circuit Judge, seems not nave
been piain to the Register. Our editorial was
prompted chiefly by the editorial of a ilr
brother on the subject, which was copied INTO
the Register, as we presumed, with It's enoorse-
ment Of what was said. The rural prother
referred to, as is his custom, did not name
the Press and Banner, and. in this instance
used the name Of the Register when IL is clear
To us, he meant the Press and Banner. In ike
manner, we replied, using the name OF the
Reoister for the reason that this rural orother
omitted our name, and because we under
stood the Register to endorse the article whlch
IL copied.
To turn to the subject Of "disnity' rs ap-
piled to the Circuit Court:
l. We believe that each and every one VI
the distinguished gentlemen who hold the
office Of Circuit Judge Is entitled to the per-
sonal distinction of dignity, with oil the hon-
ors which that word implies.
2. We believe the office Of Circuit Judge has
been shorn of the dignity which was once
supposed to attach to that office
q. We deny that the dignity" OF that Office
10 affected by the salary of the officer. In
South Carolina there Is something else than
money necessary to confer dignity upon the
man and the officer.
4 If Judge Orr felt Inundated in holding
the office OF Judge, and traversing the country
holding courts to try offenders against the
law In his day, what humiliation must the
Circuit Judges Of to-day be subjected 10 In the
trial Of cases which are scarcely worthy o.
the notice OF respectable Trial Tustice?
5. We contend that when our Circuit Judges
are put to the business OF enquiring whether
a negro stole watermelon, pocket full OF
peaches, an apron full of corn. or killed pig,
or whether he robbed chicken coop, the
word "dignity" should become obsolete In
connection with the office Of Circuit Judge
Doesn't the Circuit Judge make spectacle
before the people when he is required by law
to umpire q quarrel between jealous negro
women?
G. We wish It distinctly understood that we
believe it Is the Legislature and not our
Judees that have deprived the office Of
Circuit Judge Of its former dignity. Four
firths of the work In The General Sessions
should be done by the Trial Justice.
:. We say, let the Legislature restore to the
ONCE Of Circuit Judge to something OF its for
mer dignity, by relieving the Judges from
hearing trifling cases at immense cost OF the
people, If this cannot be done then reduce
the salary of Circuit Judge to 500. We
submit that, this is sufficient salary for the
umpire OF negro quarrels. the Judge of hen
roost robbers, watermelon stealers, etc.
8. Reduce the number of Trial Justice, to
one-fourth, or one-third, or onehalf the pre-
sent number.
9. Pay Trial Justices in the county s95
year. Trial Justices at the Court House towns
800 years.
10. Pay constables the same as Trial JUS
tices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
IN THE INTEREST OF THE BIBLE CAUSE
Call Meeting of the Board of Diree-
tors Of the Abbcville District BLDG

At the call of President Grier the Board OF
Directors of the Abbeville District Bible Socio-
ty Convened in the law office ofPerrin d Coin
iSS7.
Present: President Grier in the Chair and
Dr. H. T. Sloan. James S. Cothran, J. 11owrie
i F. c. DuPre, L. w. White and l.. w. Perrin.
Opened with prayer by DR.. Wilson.
The President then stated that the meeting
was called In consequence OF clrcuiar no ii'su M
received from the Columbia Bible Society IN
viting all the Bible Societies in the STATE ~
elect two delegates and two alternntes, 70 AT
tend convention to be held In Coluinoi,. Nv ~,
o'clock p. m. on the 1th OF Decemocr leNt' w
consider the interest of the Bible cause Ahu
that the delegates would he entertained iree
Of xpense during the sessions orthe EonSen-
ton. All names TO he sent to Mr.. H. II. "ehl'
Columbia s. G. ,ho
Columbia Society in this matter and tlat we
proceed to elect TWO delegates ana Inelr hiten ILL.,
mates. Drs. H. T. Sloan and j. J.. wilson were
nominated and elected principal delegates ana
Rey.J' y. Young and l.. w. Perrin alternates.
Upon discussion the Board concluaeo lnat
the spirit Of the circular would lncluae ali luz
Branch Societies. and 1t was resoITea t,,at ,;e VIZ
recommend to the Branch Societies IN TINS
County that they elect two delegates 10 attend .,
the Convention of Bible Societies in Columbia
on the December, 1857. at p IN. Ana Two
alternates TO attend in case the principals can
not do so, and that the Secutary. be directed TO
communicate this action with the circular 10
the several Branch Societies.
The President then called upon the Boaro
for a free discussion of the subject OF the Bible
cause within our bounds. He stated that the
District Agent Of the American Bible Society
had proffered to canvas portions OF our Houilc r.
ty and to organize other Branch Societles II
the way be clear.
On motion OF Judge Cothran, the President
was requested to communicate with the DIS
trict agent Rev. T. III. Law, and urge upon
him the fulhlment of his promise Mt such lime
AS may be convenient for the District Agent
between this and the next Annual Meeting Oh
the Society in July next. ~
On motion committee consisting Of Dr; Or
Grier. Rev. r. D. Smart, J. +. c. DuPre and
/. w. Perrin was appointed to organize work
ing and organizing committees to operate IN
parts of the County that may be selected by
them, with the view of stirring up more gen.
eral Interest in the Bible work.
The meeting then adjourned with prayer
" WIN. GRIER,
T., w. PERRIN. President.
Recording Sec'y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

lust Received. Ladies' seal plush satin lin.
ed wraps-the handsomest and cheapest
goods we have shown. r. NJ. Haddon & 20.
The many novelties Of Dress Goods which
we have to show cannot fail to please our
lady customers. r. NJ. Haddon co. s2l
r. M. Haddon & Co. have the largest stock
of black goods they have ever shown. !rim-
mines in lets, bruids and plushes 10 match.
Rlsnk hooks large and small memorandas,
legal, bill and foolscap, letter and note paper
and pads, and in fact everything IN the sta.
tionery line can be had at Smith Sons. @l4
] lot boys shoes below cost. P. Rosenberg g
Co. li-lZ
1 lot boys boots reduced from $3.50 to slIS;
p. Rosenberg & Co. ii-i-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
Special Bargains for this Month.

cases of ladies and Misses shoes, just re-
ceiyed, and will be sold as O special bargain.
/ case OF lads and Misses winter wraps Just
received, In short wraps, walking jackets and
New Markets.
3 cases nots, plushes and millinery trim
mings just received.
2 cases dress goods, gnghams and calico
robes Just received.
/ case ladies corsets just received.
90 dozens ladies collars and cuffs just re.
ceived. ~
10 dozens ladies boucle and plain jerseys
inst received.
lot of black silks Just received.
| lot trecots in colors just received.
20 dozens children hose just received.
will give positive bargains this month.
have full stock to select from and the ladies
will have no trouble in getting their wants
supplied at my store. Call and see for your.
sc'r. WIN. +. BELL.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
Short Term Schools.

The School Commissioner of Richland Coun-
ty admits that some Of the schools in that
County are kept open only "two or three
months" In the year. When 1t is recollected
that the School Commissioner Of Abbeville
County keeps our public schools open from
six to eight months. we have reason to be
thankful for a faithful and practical admins
tration OF the public fund. II the School Com
missioner OF Richland would consult Capt. f.
Cowan, School Commissioner, AbbeViileS. G..
he would learn how to keep his own schools
open for double the time which he now keeps
the schools open, without taxing the people
another cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
Potware ! Potware !

sell Won some old fashioned POTWARE
OVENS and LIDS, EXTRA LIDS, WASH
POTS, TEA KETTLES.
On account Of space We cannot enumerate
and see for yourselves and be convinced that
we carry the largest stock Of STOVES, TIN,
CROCKERY, GLASS, CHINA and WOOD
ENWARE ever offered to the trade OF Aope-
Vile county.
We will furn lsh CHURCHES with LAMPS
and CHANDELIERS at small per cent.
above cost and carriage.
We are agents for the largest and most re-
liable JEWELRY HOUSE in the United
States, and will take pleasure In ordering you
any thing In this line you want. Call and ex-
anime our Illustrated catalogue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

Wedding outfits speciality at VIM. E.
Bells.
Dresses cut and made to order on short no.
tice at VIM. f. Bells.
Straw and felt hats in all shapes and colors
for ladies and children, VIM. f. Bell.
Winter wraps. If you wish anything In
winter wraps, can save you money. l have
q full stock on hand and two orders out that
will be in this week. w. f. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

When you 60 to church, lay your quid of to-
baceo on the door step till the services are
lust been secured and cleaned, and put in ap-
ple-pie order.-Erchanoe.
In O few weeks the Methodists of this vii
lage will have their beautiful new church fin
ished, and we hope that those In authority
may authorize and direct the sexton to lead
any man out of the doors who presumes to
spit tobacco over the new floors Of the house
which has been dedicated for divine worship.
1t is Ill manners to spit in public, and 1t is
dissertation of the temple to bespatter its
floors and its benches with tobacco.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
Special Attractions for Gentlemen At
the Store Of White Brothers.

First of all, that elegant stock OF ready.
made clothing, manufactured expressly for
their trade out of the choicest fabrics, and got
ten up in the most approved custom-made
styles. The fit OF the garments cannot be ex-
celled. Any one in search OF suit OF cloth
ing or an over-coat cannot fail TO be pleased.
4 choice selection Of the latest styles OF
hats.
A nice line OF cassimers.
unlaundrled.
Undershirts Of all descriptions and at all
prices.
Collars, cuffs and hosiery.
A superb assortment Of neck-wear.
All Kinds Of Gloves.
Shoes and toots of every kind, from the
best han d-made to the cheapest variety.
An excellent stock OF saddles and brides
and buggy robes. WHITE BROTHERS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
DIR. J. wIsTAR VANCE.
One of Abbeville's Educated Sons
Yields up His Life to Stroke of
Paralysis.

FHrHlyS1S.
GreenriHe NcacS.
DR.. ]. Wistar Vance, for years resident OF
this city, but lately of st. Louis, Mo-, died OF
paralysis yesterday morning at Landrums,
Spartanburg county.
Dr. Vance was an eminent man In his pro-
fesson, having graduated with first hon0rs
at the University of Edinburgh, and served for
several years as professor OF medical iuris-
prudence In the Atlanta medical college. He
practiced his profession in this city up to q
few years since, when he removed 10 ST.
Lonis. where he had very fine city practice.
A few months since. he went to Landrum's on
O visit, and d week or more ago had stroke
of paralysis, which rendered him unconcious
up to the time Of his death.
DIR. Vance gained quite u reputation in 1876
for the manner in which he presided over the
democratic club Of this city, being reputed one
OF the best presiding officers that organization
ever had.
The remains Of the deceased arrived in this
city from Sandrum's yesterday afternoon.
The funeral service will take place this aft er-
noon ut the Buncombe street Methodist
church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

80 pieces half wool Dress Goods at ~ ana
I2I% cents. All the new winter shades. IL. NJ.
Had don & Co. 9.21
shocsI Our Common Sense Shoe-the easi-
est wearing shoe on tho market. X. NJ. Hna-
don & Co. 9.2
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

Never before has my sales in ladies hats
been larger. sell nothing but the very best
goods, and will sell them cheaper than you
can get them in any large city.
Vim. F.. Bell.
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Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's magazine Is al organ OF progress
sive thoughis and movement In every depart,
ment of life. Besides other attractions, 1t will
contain, during the coming year, important.
articles, superbly illustrated. on the Great
West; articles on American und reign In
dustry +: beautifully illustrated papers Cd
Scotland, Norway, Swl zeraand, Algiers, and
the West Indies; new novels by William
Black and w. d. Howells; noveletts., each
complete in q single number, Dy henry
short stor: es by Miss Woolson and other pop
uIar writers and illustrated papers Of specl'
al artistic and literary interest. The Fdltnri-
al Depari ments are conducted by George VIII
liam Curtis, William Dean HowelIs. and
Charles Dudley Warner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23
To Sell, Lease or Rent.

THE FARM between Abbeyille and Hodges
known rs the "Hugh N. Wardlaw Home;
stead. ." containing 300 ACRES-enough gond
tiiIuble land Tor a three horse farm. BrSncn ei,
Lease frnn one To- five years, or will sell on five
annual installments. Reference W; T. NC
Iiowam ELIZA WARDI.AW.
New Hotel, AbbevIlle, S. c.. Aug. "a, 1881.